Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia) are almost indispensable in the Southern landscape. Their vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to ...

From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add color and texture for more impact.

In May when the sound of cicadas signals the advent of summer, giant purple crape-myrtle flowers (known as bang lang) bloom in many streets of Hanoi. In May when the sound of cicadas signals the ...

Although native to eastern Asia, crape myrtles are indispensable in the Southern landscape. Its vibrantly colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red and white from May to September virtually ...

Hanoi’s summer is welcomed by not only the songs of cicadas, the calls of koels and the reddish hues of flamboyant flowers, but also the bright purple tones of giant crape-myrtle flowers, known in ...

Nothing says summer like the 100 days of blooms on crape myrtles that line streets and dot yards throughout Hampton Roads. The crape myrtle has a long and storied history in southeastern Virginia. In ...

You know it’s summer in Hampton Roads when the crape myrtles bloom. From the showy flowers to the artistic bark and rich green foliage, crape myrtles make a splashy southern statement in any sunny ...